Driving technique
SMOOTH DRIVING
This is the art to getting the best out of the car
and the available grip. It makes the car easier to
control at higher speeds, and more predictable
through all speeds, utilising better control of
weight transfer and aerodynamic grip, as well as
mechanical grip and maximising the grip that the
tyre has to offer.
The inputs that will make this achievable are:
1.
steering input,
2.
braking input,
3.
throttle input, and
4.
gear changes.
STEERING INPUT
Avoid being aggressive; the car should be eased
into and out of corners. Using large amounts of
lock initially or at any point through a corner will
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unbalance the car, and increase the chance of
losing control. In most corners the initial (braking)
phase is when the majority of the grip is available
to you, but the largest demand on the grip of your
tyres occurs between turn in and the apex. It is
important not to place additional demands on the
tyres by accelerating or braking hard. Although
you can retain a constant speed, the important
factor is that the car is in a neutral state until after
the apex.
Placing additional demands on the tyre will
increase the chances of losing control. It is
important to get the majority of your steering
done before applying throttle, this is even more
important in low-grip conditions such as in
the wet.
Summary of Contents for SR 3 SL
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